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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,621 and 948,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,621 and 948,982 is: 1,451,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,621 : 948,982 = 948,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,621/948,982 = 948,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,621x = 948,982 × 948,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,621x = 900,566,836,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,566,836,324/620,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,073.74

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